Notable Results

CASE PROFILES

Insurance Bad Faith

We represented the Plaintiffs in a bad faith case tried in Federal District Court in Wyoming. Our clients’ (a toolpusher and a drilling superintendent) insurance company failed to defend these working men from allegations made against them in an oil field injury case. Plaintiff recovered a verdict of $4,830,485.76 plus interest.

We represented a young married couple who adopted a baby in a lawsuit against their health insurance company. The health insurance company at first paid for the baby’s birth and later reversed the decision. Our clients were sued by medical creditors after the health insurance company reversed payments already made months earlier for the baby’s medical bills. After litigation and trial, a six figure verdict was recovered for our clients.

We represented two individuals in a bad faith case filed against Allstate insurance company for failure to tender policy limits after one of our clients was injured in an automobile accident. Trial to the Court resulted in a seven figure Judgment which was later settled for an undisclosed amount.

We have worked for clients in many other first and third party insurance bad faith cases seeking indemnity, a defense or coverage for our clients. Settlements include high seven figure amounts.

Insurance Agents

With Glenn Smith, a lawyer from Cheyenne Wyoming, we represented a nationwide class of insurance agents in a case filed against their insurance company for non payment of commissions. Settlement of this action resulted in recovery of more than seven million dollars for the class members.

Oil Field Cases

We represented a man and his wife after his hand was injured as the result of the negligent design of a mud pump. Damages included amputated left forefinger and fused left thumb. The jury returned a verdict of $1,200,000.00 for loss of thumb and finger and loss of consortium.

We represented a man who worked as a floor hand for a work over company. Our client was injured when an eight pound bale bolt fell 70 feet and struck him in the head. His injuries included a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, neck and back injuries, all requiring emergency surgical intervention. The jury returned a verdict of $2,500,000.00.

We represented an injured roughneck in an oil field injury case whose damages included the permanent loss of use of his shoulder and arm. The settlement amount is confidential, and our client was very pleased with the result.

We represented a man, working as a driller on a drilling rig, and his family when he was horribly injured during a well blow out. Damages included permanent disability, back and other internal injuries. The settlement amount is confidential, and our client was very pleased with the result.

We represented a man, working as an electrician, who was electrocuted in working to repair electric lines within a producing oil field. Damages included severe burns to his hands, chest, abdomen, and almost total loss of use of one of his arms and hand. The settlement amount is confidential, and our client was very pleased with the result.

We represented a young man who was injured when he was struck in the head by a packing ring which exploded from an oil well during the installation of a down hole pump. The young man underwent emergency surgery to save his life and later recovered from this traumatic skull and brain injury and finished a college degree. The settlement amount is confidential.

We represented a young man employed as a pumper in an oil and gas field. He was injured when a valve handle slammed against his dominant hand, causing the loss of use of his hand and life long excruciating pain and loss of use of his hand. Settlement amount is confidential.

We are proud to represent our working men and their families. Often these individuals are not fairly treated when they are injured at work. We work hard to help these families with the best representation possible. The most recent court award to one of our clients injured during a well blow out exceeded $3,000,000.00.

Landowner claims

We have represented many different surface owners in claims and proceedings against oil companies for surface and sub-surface damages associated with exploration and production activities. These claims include claims for subsurface damage caused by or related to hydraulic fracture techniques used in the completion of oil and gas wells.

We have also represented clients in suits and claims against oil companies for the recovery of royalties and in a variety of other oil field disputes. We have represented local governmental entities in the recovery of millions of dollars in unpaid ad valorem taxes due from mineral production companies.

Unjust Dismissal

We represented a City in a lawsuit filed by a police detective who was terminated from his duties for insubordination. The plaintiff police detective dismissed his case before we called a single witness. The resolution was in favor of the City.

We represented a corporate defendant regarding an employee who was terminated after transferring across country to work in Wyoming. The case was tried to a jury. Our client offered to settle during trial and the terminated employee rejected the offer. Verdict was for our client and the employee received nothing. The verdict was appealed and upheld in favor of our client.

Construction Accidents

We represented a plaintiff who was hit in the head by a backhoe operator. Damages included headaches and panic attacks. Settlement amount is confidential.

We represented the plaintiff and his family after plaintiff was injured when a trench caved in on him. Plaintiff suffered injuries to his leg and loss of consortium. Settlement amount is confidential.

We represent many people who have been injured while working in various construction related activities involving cranes, farming equipment, and other construction activities resulting in crushing deaths and injuries and falls on construction sites.

Wrongful death cases

We represented the estate of a young man who was killed by a hit and run driver as he walked along the edge of the highway. After much diligent work and investigation, we were able to locate the driver of the vehicle to bring suit against the driver. Settlement amount is confidential.

We represented the Estate of a two year old child who was killed by a family member, after being placed with that family member by a social services agency. Despite several warnings and complaints about the family member, the child was left in the family member’s home. Settlement amount is confidential.

We represent the children, spouses, and family members of people killed by the wrongful conduct of others. These deaths often arise from injuries suffered in automobile accidents, boating accidents, and work injuries.

Car wreck cases

We have litigated, tried, and settled many motor vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks and motorcycles involving serious bodily injuries or deaths. Settlement amounts from our past cases may not be disclosed.

Trust, Estate, and Business Disputes

We represent people involved in Trust and Estate and business disputes. These matters often involve mineral properties and assets located in many states.

We also represent people who have been victimized by trusted employees. Most recently we represented two family owned local businesses and received a jury verdict of approximately $1.7 million dollars, including a punitive damage award against the former financial officer of the companies. After our firm obtained a verdict in the civil case, the employee was charged with nine felonies, including larceny, obtaining goods by false pretenses, and conspiracy to commit felony larceny.

Disclaimer: The past results of this firm afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

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